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G865 XMO

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

17,420 mi
Last recorded17,420 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG865 XMO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,420 miles

Battery tray corroded

Both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Corrosion to both front lower door shuts 30cm within seat belt mountings

Corrosion to floor pan

Corrosion to offside rear lower wheel arch

Front subframe mounting areas have corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2017 17,420 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Battery tray corroded

Both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Corrosion to both front lower door shuts 30cm within seat belt mountings

Corrosion to floor pan

Corrosion to offside rear lower wheel arch

Front subframe mounting areas have corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,171 miles

Battery tray has corrosion

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion to floor pan

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 17,171 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery tray has corrosion

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion to floor pan

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,159 miles

Offside Front shock mounting slightly corroded

battery tray corroded

corrosion 30cm within both front subframe mounting points

corrosion on floor pan

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 1,832 miles

Oil leak

battery tray corroded but still surpporting battery time of test

child seat fitted to front seat un able to fully test adult belt

corrsion on floor pan + both inner door sills

Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both wiperblades starting to deteriorate

corrosion forming within both front inner wheel arches

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,992 miles

both wiperblades starting to deteriorate

corrosion forming within both front inner wheel arches

Fail 20 Aug 2013 98,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion forming within both front inner wheel arches

engine running rough

Fail 8 Nov 2010 98,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

offside engine mount worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 94,098 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 92,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished

corrosion to near side and off side sills

near side and off side front subframe mounts/bushes have slight movement

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 92,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished

corrosion to near side and off side sills

near side and off side front subframe mounts/bushes have slight movement

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,681 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 92,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

1/ corrosion around windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2006 92,587 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres slightly perrished

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?

Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,043
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 809
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 701
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 568
fog lamp not working 553
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G865 XMO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Thirty fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G865 XMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Thirty typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G865 XMO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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